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H. Res. 893

In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 6, 2009. Whereas the Yankees are the most successful fran- chise in the history of Major League ; Whereas prior to this year the Yankees had won 26 Championships, the most in the Major Leagues; Whereas this historic franchise is located in and is known as the ‘‘’’; Whereas the Yankees franchise has included all-time great players; Whereas for many years the Yankees played baseball in the historic Yankee ; Whereas this year the Yankees opened a new stadium and hope to emulate the success achieved in the ‘‘House that Ruth Built’’; Whereas during the 2009 regular , the Yankees had the best record in baseball, going 103–59; Whereas the Yankees finished at the top of the East Division; Whereas the Yankees went on to beat the 3 games to 0; 2 Whereas the Yankees then faced off against the of Anaheim in the American League Champion- ship Series, and emerged victorious in 6 games; Whereas that victory represented the 40th American League Pennant that the Yankees have won; Whereas the Yankees were matched up against a valiant squad for the World Series title; Whereas the Yankees were able to defeat the defending World Series Champions by 4 games to 2; Whereas this victory represents the Yankees’ 27th World Se- ries Championship win; Whereas this number of championship wins is 17 more than their next closest competitor; Whereas the contributions of the Yankees’ players throughout the season were all vital in securing the title; and Whereas the Yankees were guided to victory by Manager , , President , and the leadership of Hank and : Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu- lates— (1) the 2009 World Series Champions, the , for an outstanding season and a record 27th World Series Championship win; and

•HRES 893 EH 3 (2) the players, coaches, staff and leadership of the Yankees organization for their great success. Attest:

Clerk.

•HRES 893 EH